Albuquerque & BernCo.

An Albuquerque mother is suing her medical providers after suffering a third-degree burn during a cesarean section. Her legal team says the injury was completely avoidable, but the healthcare providers say it was just an accident and are denying all liability.

New mom burned by doc’s device during C-Section sues Lovelace Women’s Health

Admitting the medical accident that caused serious injury, Lovelace says it never violated the “standard of care”

The “smell of burning flesh” alerted physicians with Lovelace Women’s Hospital and the Women’s Specialists of New Mexico that something was wrong during an otherwiseโ€ฆ

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ABQ & BERNCO

Early voters can begin casting their ballots at the Clerkโ€™s Annex facility on 1500 Lomas Blvd NW, Suite A, 87104 Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq

How and where to vote in the city election in 2025

Voters in every part of Bernalillo County have something on their ballot this year. Voting begins Oct 7.

Every Albuquerque voter has a reason to vote in 2025. The only citywide elected office, mayor, is on the ballot along with five of nineโ€ฆ

PresNow, a 24/7 urgent and emergency care provider in Albuquerque, is facing penalties for workplace safety violations after state inspectors reportedly found multiple serious health violations that put employees at risk. (Harrison Keely at WIkimedia Commons)

State inspectors find needles, blood, and chemical exposure at PresNow Clinic

PresNow, a 24/7 urgent and emergency care provider in Albuquerque, is facing penalties for workplace safety violations after state inspectors reportedly found multiple serious healthโ€ฆ

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